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Patent GB-190215673-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Mining Machines.
Inventor: WOOD WILLIAM OUTTERSON
Filed: 1902-07-14
Granted: 1903-05-21
Abstract: 15,673. Wood, W. O., and Miller, J. H. July 14. Undercutting &c. -Relates to mining- machinery of the chain-cutter type, means for shifting them horizontally and for lifting them to cut at any desired height, and to attachments for drilling the shot-holes, and for removing the cuttings. The stationary frame a carries the sliding framework c, on which is mounted the driving and other mechanism. The crank shaft e of the engine is geared to a second motion shaft 8, to which the vertical shaft of the cutter-chain driving-wheel is geared by the bevel-wheels 5. The feed and quick return are effected by pinions 14 engaging racks b on the fixed frame c and driven through a clutch o either by the double worm gear 12, 7 or by worm and bevel gear s, p from the second motion shaft 8. Lifting-screws u work through nuts v fixed about the middle of the frame a or sliding frame, and can be turned by a simple or rachet lever w. The nut may have a catch to drop into grooves in the screw to lock it. The lower ends of the screws may be forked or provided with swivelling castors y, on which the machine may be moved or raised for the insertion of supplementary supporting frames z. The machine may be shifted laterally on a rack or worm 16 by means of a pinion or nut and worm gear mounted at 18 in a box on the frame, the rack &c. 16 being adjustable in height on jack screws u, Fig. 4. Or the frame of the machine may have a box 20 attached into which racks 24 can be entered laterally or endwise so that an enclosed gearing can mesh with them to move the machine towards a prop &c. 26 to which the rack is connected. By another arrangement, a drum on the main or other shaft hauls on to an anchored rope, guide-pulleys being used if the point of attachment is out of the direct line of pull. By still another arrangement, the machine is pulled or pushed in any direction by a pneumatic cylinder provided with a valve or a disconnectible hose to supply air to the pressure end. The cuttings fall into a hopper 37, and are conveyed to the rear by an air jet through the pipe 38. Laying dust in mines.-The pipe 38 may be provided with a water spray to lay dust at the point of delivery. Rock drills, rotary. The undercutting-machine described above has a rotary drill h driven by bevel gear 3 or bevel gear and spur gear 41 from the main shaft e, and passing through a steady block 47 on the front of the sliding carriage. The frame carrying the gear 41 and the block 47 may be angularly adjustable about the centre of the lowest pinion 41, and held by bolts in curved slots of a bracket 45. A drill may also be mounted on the spindle of the pinion 41.
Patent GB-190215687-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gymnastic Apparatus.
Inventor: FIEDLER RICHARD
Filed: 1902-07-14
Granted: 1902-09-04
Abstract: 15,687. Fiedler, R. July 14. Exercising-apparatus.-Relates to apparatus for exercising the muscles of the legs and simultaneously those of the arms. In the arrangement shown in Figs. 1 and 2, a frame g carries a fixed axle a, on which are mounted pulleys r. Bands z passing over the pulleys carry adjustable weights w at one end and shoes i at the other. The user places his feet in the shoes, and moves his legs alternately up and down. Catches k or k<1> serve to hold the bands &c. in their starting position. The pulleys r can be forced against the face of the bearings by nuts m acting on spiral springs, so to increase the resistance. Hand-cranks f, mounted on the ends of the axle a, are operated simultaneously with the bands z. The resistance of the cranks is adjustable by means of nuts and springs. In a modification, the weights w and cranks f are dispensed with, the bands z being led downwards round pulleys on the base and terminating in pull-up handles.
Patent GB-190219180-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Baths.
Inventor: ZWIEBEL JOSEF
Filed: 1902-09-01
Granted: 1903-01-08
Abstract: 19,180. Zwiebel, J. Sept. 1. Electric baths.- A bath built of wood or other non- conducting material is made with holes b through which are passed rods c, from which the e electrodes dare suspended. The ends of the bath are also fitted with similar fixed rods c'. A cover may be fitted through which the head only of the bather is protruded.
Patent GB-190221723-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Rail Joints.
Inventor: DOUGHERTY STEPHEN OLIVER
Filed: 1902-10-06
Granted: 1903-01-01
Abstract: 21,723. Dougherty, S. O., and Hughes, E. Oct. 6. Rail joints; chairs; rails.-The shoe or channelled fishplate shown is used at the joints or for the repair of broken rails. The base is partly cut away at 7 so that the rails may rest on the sleepers, and the remaining parts of the base support the rails and abut against the sleeper. Spike openings are made at 9, 11, and those at 11 are large enough to permit the head of the spike to bear on the rail flanges. When used for repair, the holes 11 are extended to the edge of the plate.
Patent GB-190224758-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rubber Tyres for Road Vehicle Wheels.
Inventor: DRYDEN GEORGE BASCOMB
Filed: 1902-11-11
Granted: 1903-01-15
Abstract: 24,758. Dryden, G. B. Nov. 11. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic ; felloes or rims.-Relates to rubber tyres for motor cars and other road vehicles. The tyre comprises a base portion 6 in which are embedded plies of canvas 7, and a tread portion 8 from which extend lateral projections 9, 9<1>, the projections being formed integral with the base portion, with those on one side arranged in staggered relation to those on the other. The tyre is attached to the channel-shaped rim 2 preferably by bolts 13 arranged to pass radially through those parts of the base between the lateral projections.
Patent GB-190227998-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Machine for Removing Burrs and other Impurities from Wool and other Fibrous Materials
Inventor: BASTIN PIERRE
Filed: 1902-12-18
Granted: 1903-10-29
Abstract: 27,998. Bastin, P. Dec. 18. Burring - apparatus; carding- engines. - Burrs and other impurities are removed from wool &c. by means of the toothed cylinders D, E acting against the pickers or strip pers I, H. A third picker may be placed at L. The wool &c. enters by the feed-rollers A, B, C, and reaches the point K, where part is taken by the cylinder E, the rest passes round the toothed roller F and is then taken by the cylinder E. A fourth picker may be placed at M<1>. A cylinder G transfers the wool to the carding-cylinder T, or a brush is used in burring. without carding. The pickers rotate at a great speed, the roller F rotates faster than the cylinder D, and the cylinder E rotates faster than either F or D. Fig. 3 shows a duplex form of machine.
Patent GB-190228600-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Process and to Apparatus for Evaporating and Concentrating Gypseous Brine in Multiple Vacuum Evaporators.
Inventor: KAUFFMANN EDUARD WILHELM
Filed: 1902-12-27
Granted: 1903-02-12
Abstract: 28,600. Kauffmann, E. W. Dec. 27. Filtering brine.-In combination with multipleeffect apparatus for evaporating brine there is employed a filter F for effecting the separation of precipitated gypsum from the brine. Connected to each evaporator A, B, C are two salt filters S, one of which is in use while the other is being emptied.
Patent GB-190300031-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and in connection with Apparatus for Decorating or Glazing Tiles and other similar Articles of Pottery Ware, Glass, Metal and other Substances.
Filed: 1903-01-01
Granted: 1903-11-05
Abstract: 31. Mountford, F., and Mountford & Co., F. Jan. 1. Enamelling ; pottery. - Relates to modifications of the apparatus described in Specification No. 1369, A.D. 1902, for decorating and glazing tiles and other similar articles of pottery, glass, metal, or other substance. The articles to be treated are carried by plates a<1> faced with soft material and carried by a table a, which is intermittently rotated from the central shaft g<11> of the machine by means of an eccentric k<11>, rod l, toothed segment l<11>, and wheel k on the spindle of the table. The plates a<1> are raised to present the articles to the gripping-mechanism by means of a cam g on the shaft g<11> acting through a pivoted lever f, a spring pin f<11> in which engages under shanks e on the plates a'. The gripping- mechanism is opened and closed by means of a third cam h on the shaft g<11> acting through levers h<11>, i<1> on a shaft h<111>, a spring pin i<11> on the lever i<1> being adapted to come in contact with the actuating-rod i<111> of the gripping-mechanism. The plates a' are held in position under the gripping- mechanism by the upright bevelled arm o of a weighted bell-crank lever engaging in grooves in the table. The gripping-mechanism is cleaned during the rotation of the table a by felt or like rollers mounted in water troughs on the table a, or by pivoted adjustable brushes, pads, or sponges, preferably squeegee pads, arranged in conjunction with troughs on the table a. In another modification, the articles are conveyed to the gripping-mechanism by an intermittently-moving endless band, chain, or the like, and are conveyed away by another travelling band.
Patent GB-190301366-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Adjustable Wrenches and similar Tools
Inventor: CASE OMER PITTS
Filed: 1903-01-20
Granted: 1903-05-07
Abstract: 1366. Case, O. P., and Vincent, T. Y. Jan. 25, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Wrenches; vices. -The part 7 carrying the sliding jaw 6 is fixed by rollers 14, 18 in tapering recesses 10, 15. The roller 18 has thumb-pieces 20, by which it may be pulled down against the action of the spring 19 to unlock the jaw. The part 7 has a certain amount of play on the stem, due to the spaces 21, 22.
Patent GB-190302972-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Clutches for Connecting Shafts, Pulleys, Gearing, and the like.
Inventor: JOHNSON MOSES CARLYLE
Filed: 1903-02-07
Granted: 1903-03-19
Abstract: 2972. Johnson, M. C. Feb. 8, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Clutches.-Relates to expanding-ring friction clutches for shafts, pulleys, gearing, &c. The sleeve 2,fixed on the shaft 1, is fitted with two split rings 90, 90<1>, which it drives by means of keys 6. These rings are expanded in loose cups 7, which carry pulleys &c. 9, 10 by the movement of a sliding sleeve 25 which, by means of wedges 20 carried thereby, forces apart the ends of levers 14. The levers are mounted in pairs between the end of the rings, which are recessed to receive their bosses; they are kept in the proper planes by means of pins 24, which lie in notches in the bosses, and are provided with pins 21 to engage in grooves in the sleeve. The levers of each pair bear upon one another by means of blocks 16, which are bedded upon inclined surfaces on the levers and may be adjusted towards each other by moving them endways; this is effected by means of a screw 17 formed with a collar to engage a groove in one of the blocks; the two blocks are held together by means of a pin 18 on one engaging a socket 19 in the other ; or the meeting faces of the blocks may be grooved to receive a longitudinal pin, half in one and half in the other, collars on the ends of the pins engaging with the ends of the blocks.
Patent GB-190304570-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Umbrella Holders.
Inventor: RAVOUX FELIX ETIENNE
Filed: 1903-02-26
Granted: 1903-12-17
Abstract: 4570. Ravoux, F. E. Feb. 26. Draining umbrellas.-Relates to a holder for suspending an umbrella so that it can drain easily. Fig. 3 is a section of the holder, which consists of an ornamental case A, preferably metal, hinged on a spindle o, the ends of which are engaged in cheeks of a bracket B fixed to a wall &c. The case A is counterweighted so that normally the aperture c is horizontal. The case is kept in this position by a shoulder d resting on a stop e, or, as shown in Fig. 6, the spindle o is provided with a finger g which limits the motion of the case A by abutting against the shoulders h, h<1> on the bracket B. Two plain or grooved india-rubber rollers C, C', mounted on spindles in the case A, grip the end m of the stick of an umbrella introduced through the mouth c. These rollers turn in opposite directions. The spindles may be controlled by springs adapted to yield when the stick is placed between the rollers. Other rollers may be arranged in front of or behind the rollers C, C<1>. When the stick m has been placed between the rollers, the extra leverage causes the case A to turn about the spindle o, and the umbrella falls into the position shown in Fig. 4, water from the umbrella draining into a trough D. A bracket s holds the lower part of the handle in such a position that the stick is a little out of the vertical. A spring may be arranged to prevent the umbrella from falling with a shock. Several holders may be mounted side by side upon a single bracket, or around a pivoting vertical axis.
Patent GB-190311169-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Means for Preventing Shaking or Rattling of Windows.
Inventor: KENT WILLIAM ROBERT
Filed: 1903-05-16
Granted: 1904-01-07
Abstract: 11,169. Kent, W. R. May 16. Windows.-Rattling is prevented by a disc 2, which is pressed against the window sash by rotating the nut 3, the holder 1 being screwed to the window frame.
Patent GB-190311808-A (GB)
Title: Improved Ball Journal Bearing.
Filed: 1903-05-23
Granted: 1904-03-03
Abstract: 11,808. Witte, F. W., and Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. May 23. Axle-boxes.-Ball bearings for axle-boxes are provided with means for taking end-thrust in both directions. The thrust balls d run in grooves c in the flange b of the cone a, which is placed on the shaft x, and in the grooves j in the cup-pieces g. The journal balls f run in grooves e in the cone a and engage the cylindrical surfaces i on the cups g. In assembling the parts, the cups g are pushed inwards, to allow the insertion of the balls f, and the balls d are then inserted and the casing h is attached. The bearing may be handled in one piece, and the casing may be withdrawn, leaving the bearing open for inspection. In the form shown in Fig. 2, the cups g engage curved seatings or facings l on the casing h and nut m, enabling the shaft to have a slight movement to distribute the pressure.
Patent GB-190311969-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pattern Cards,
Inventor: WALKER GEORGE GOODALL
Filed: 1903-05-26
Granted: 1904-05-26
Abstract: 11,969. Walker, G. G. May 26. Pattern cards.-A folding card for patterns of velvet, plush, or other pile fabrics is provided with spacing-pieces to prevent the pile from being crushed. The spacing- pieces 5, Fig. 1, consist of hollow metal studs eyeleted &c. to the leaf 3 near the outer edge and the folds 4. The studs may consist of metal eyelets 10, Fig. 4, secured by paper-fasteners 8 to the leaves 3, the heads of such fasteners 8 being enamelled or made of non-metallic material to prevent them from discolouring the leaves. Strips of calico &c are fastened over the backs of the fasteners 8.
Patent GB-190315670-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Runners of Umbrellas, Sunshades and the like.
Inventor: ALSTON ALEXANDER
Filed: 1903-07-15
Granted: 1903-08-20
Abstract: 15,670. Alston, A. July 15. Holding open and closed.- The runner o f a n umbrella, sunshade, &c. consists of a tube a provided with a flange c which is grooved to receive a ring d to which the stretchers e are connected. The ring d can turn on the runner, its movement being limited by a pin g working in a groove f. The runner is provided with a milled edge h and with bayonetjoint slots i, j. Pins k, l are fitted in suitable positions on the stick b, and can be engaged with the slots i, j by turning the runner, so as to keep the umbrella open and closed respectively.
Patent GB-190317621-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Speed Indicators and Methods for Driving the same
Inventor: ELPHINSTONE GEORGE KEITH BULLE
Filed: 1903-08-14
Granted: 1904-06-16
Abstract: 17,621. Elphinstone, G. K. B., and Collins, C. H. Aug. 14. Speed indicators; odometers.-In a centrifugal speed and distance indicator, in which the motion of the wheel or shaft is transmitted to the indicator by a revolving flexible spindle, the disc Y, Fig. 3, attached to the inside of the wheel Z, revolves a disc which is mounted on ball bearings in a tubular holder S and connected with the flexible spindle Q. The rotational movement is transmitted to the shafts C, Fig. 2, of the indicator, which carry the frame B. A smaller frame D, mounted on a horizontal rod E in the frame B, carries the two small weights F, and its tendency to assume a horizontal position, when rotating, is governed by the spring G. A crank spindle J engages in a groove formed round the sliding sleeve I, which is connected with one of the weights F by the link H, and one of its ends is bent upwards as a pointer which passes over the face of a graduated dial-plate L. A second spring G' may be provided, if necessary, further to control the rotation of the frame D into a horizontal position beyond a certain speed of driving. The upper end of the spindle C carries a worm which gears with the wheel O to actuate any counting-apparatus, which is contained in the casing P, and registers the distance traversed. The holder S of the disc, Fig. 3, is attached to the bent spring T, Fig. 7, secured to a fork at one end of a stem U which can be adjusted and clamped to the block V in any desired position. This block V can also be slid backwards and forwards along an arm W, so that the disc can be placed to bear against any one of a series of concentric circles on the face of the disc Y. A recording-strip of paper may also be provided to register, by means of suitable marks, made at definite intervals, the movements of the vehicle.
Patent GB-190319278-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Buffers for Vehicles and other Purposes.
Inventor: EVANS-JACKSON JOHN EDWARD
Filed: 1903-09-07
Granted: 1903-12-03
Abstract: 19,278. Jackson, J. E. Evans-, [International Air Brake Co.]. Sept. 7. Buffers; draw-gear. - Buffers for railway vehicles, tramcars, machinery, &c. consist of a piston 4 connected to the draw-bead 1, and working in a chamber 6 containing oil or other suitable fluid. The springs 11, 12, between the piston and the ends of the chamber, are sufficiently strong to allow the car, when empty, to be drawn without compression, but when buffing occurs, or a loaded car is being drawn, the piston is pushed back or pulled forwards against one or other of the springs, and fluid passes from one part of the chamber to the other through the ports 9, 10 and the passage 8. If the action is severe enough to move the recess 14 on the piston to connect the ports 29 or 28 and 15 or 16 respectively, fluid passes down the passage 13 to a chamber 22, where the auxiliary piston or abutment 20 and the spring 23 furnish addditional resistance. This piston is of smaller area than the main piston, and the chamber 22 is connected to the passage 8.
Patent GB-190326936-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bottle Washing Brushes
Inventor: WATSON JOHN
Filed: 1903-12-09
Granted: 1904-11-10
Abstract: 26,936. Watson, J. Dec. 9. Bottle,jar, and like washing and cleaning brushes; rotary brushes; bristles, fixing.-Relates to a brush for use in a bottle-washing machine. The stem A consists of a steel rod split at the end B furthest from the holder or chuck for a distance of about four to seven inches. The bristles c are inserted in the split ; and are held firmly in place by twisting the split part.
Patent GB-190409312-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lacing Devices
Inventor: GROTHE LOUIS
Filed: 1904-04-22
Granted: 1904-11-17
Abstract: 9312. Grothe, L., and Riedel, P. April 22. Lacing -faatenings.-In 1 a c i ng-fastenings for shoes, boots, corsets, &c., the lace f runs over rollers a, rotating in frames b, the projecting parts c of which are sewn or otherwise attached to the article.
Patent GB-190410227-A (GB)
Title: Improved Automatic Sluice Gate.
Inventor: MIRZA ARDESHIR TEMULJI
Filed: 1904-05-04
Granted: 1904-09-22
Abstract: 10,227. Mirza, A. T. May 4. Sluice gates.-Consists in a pivoted sluice gate which is arranged to open automatically in case of floods and again close when the floods subside. Fig. 2 shows a side view of a gate a which is pivoted on horizontal gudgeons b, the axis of which is somewhat below the centre of the gate, as shown. The gate is counterbalanced by a weight on the bottom, and, to accelerate the closing movement, a weighted bell-crank lever g fitted with a roller f is provided on the down-stream side of the gate. To form a water-tight joint at the sides, the frames j, shown in sectional view in Fig. 4, which are let into the masonry at the sides of the sluice way, have fitted in them the joint-rings n. These are forced into the grooves in the gudgeons and have working contact with the abutment strips k.
Patent GB-190411634-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Torpedo Nets
Inventor: BULLIVANT WILLIAM PELHAM
Filed: 1904-05-20
Granted: 1905-03-23
Abstract: 11,634. Bullivant, W. P., and Selby, G. M. May 20. Torpedo nets.-In order to prevent cutting, the nets are provided with metal plates B, hung by means of lugs b, through which adjacent grommets A pass. The plates overlap as shown, and may be strengthened by corrugations.
Patent GB-190412711-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Typewriters.
Inventor: HENLEIN SIEGMUND
Filed: 1904-06-04
Granted: 1904-07-28
Abstract: 12,711. Henlein, S., and Wasem, H. June 4. Type-writers.-The type-beads are removably arranged on the type-bars and the indexes of the keys are interchangeable so that the arrangement of characters may be varied. The type-heads 1, Fig. 2, are formed with slots 2, having cross-pins 3, 4, which are engaged in bayonet slots 6, 7 in the ends of type-bars 5. A spring 8 engages in and holds the head 1 in place. The indexes for the keys 9, Fig. 4, are on removable plates 10 formed with recesses 11 for the keys. In the plates 10 are holes 12 for receiving pins 13 on plates 14, Fig. 5, for changing the indexes of individual keys.
Patent GB-190425261-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tobacco Pipes
Inventor: DUNHILL ALFRED
Filed: 1904-11-21
Granted: 1905-09-28
Abstract: 25,261. Dunhill, A. Nov. 21. Tobacco pipes are provided with wind guards or screens b, formed by extending upwards the rim of the bowl, as shown in Fig. 1, or by clipping on to the bowl a detachable screen of metal or asbestos, as shown in Figs. 4 and 5.
Patent GB-190427601-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sheet Registering Devices for Platen Printing Presses.
Inventor: MEGILL EDWARD LANDON
Filed: 1904-12-17
Granted: 1905-01-26
Abstract: 27,601. Megill, E. L. Dec. 17. Platen presses; feeding sheets.-The registering- devices F<1>, Fig. 1, for registering the sheets E on the tympan B, are secured to the tympan by plates c, the lower of which pass through slits G in the tympan until the clamping-screws d are in contact with one edge of the slit. The gauge-head e is then brought up to the gauge line, and the devices are clamped in position by tightening the screws d. The attachment of the side gauge F is similar, but two parallel slits are made in the tympan. The head e' of the side gauge F is caused to move up to and away from the gauge line, to register the sheets, by means of toggles m, n, Fig. 5, which are caused to straighten out, as the grippers C close, through the bar g and lever f. A telescopic connecting-barj is adjustably secured to the grippers C, and holds the upper edge of the sheet when the grippers are closed down. As one of the grippers C, in order to actuate the side registering-gauge, is placed too far to the right to hold the side of the sheet, an auxiliary gripper C', projecting over the edge of the paper, is mounted adjustably on the main gripper.